RIP Maurice Williams, iconic figure in our universe and that of the beach music world. https://windlefreelance.com/2024/08/06/maurice-williams-rb-vocal-group-frontman-passes/

Edited August 6, 20241 yr by Windlesoul

RIP Maurice - thank you for the music 👍🏻

I could post Maurice Williams YT clips all night, but these ones are kind of obligatory

 

 

Edited August 6, 20241 yr by Windlesoul

more sad news.    RIP friend. 

Maurice Williams, Legendary Lead Singer of The Zodiacs, Has Died  in Lancaster, South Carolina

https://restingplace.com.ng/maurice-williams-legendary-rb-and-rock-n-roll-songwriter-has-passed-away/#

 

Edited August 7, 20241 yr by Blackpoolsoul
Added well known tune

This is so sad, such a great singer, RIP Maurice Jackson.. you sure knew 'How To Pick A Winner' 🙂

Don't know if this been mentioned on here so Apologies if it has and i missed it.

Was with a lot of groups Singing/performing and writing songs to as well as the Northern Anthems we remember him for.

My Favourite .... Being without You, He Was 86 and passed away Around the 15th Aug. 

RIP Maurice & Thank You for the Memories you're Music Has Given Us.

He's mainly remembered these days coz his big hit was used in the movie 'DIRTY DANCING' ,,,

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Many Thanks Mike,

very much Appreciated 

The Guardian has a decent obituary:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/aug/15/maurice-williams-obituary

For the record, The Daily Telegraph has his obituary on page 27 today, 29/8/24. No mention of Being Without You, surely the tune he’ll be remembered for in these parts.